Biscuit-Topped Italian Casserole has a very high-calorie, average-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron and Vitamin A.
The food contains 36g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and low in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. Its low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 29 gms of protein, it is very high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
However, the very high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is very high in saturated fats and average in trans fats.
It gives a good yield of Iron at 4.5 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet.
It belongs to Italian cuisine. Ideally consumed as a Snack.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 33, for Biscuit-Topped Italian Casserole, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 20% | |
Calories from Fat | 55% | |
Calories from Carbs | 25% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Calcium | 350 mg | 35% | ||
Iron | 4.5 mg | 25% | ||
Potassium | 610 mg | 17.4% | ||
Sodium | 1120 mg | 46.7% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 36 g | 12% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 3 g | 12% | ||
Sugars | 4 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 29 g | 58% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Fat | 36 g | 55.4% | ||
Saturated Fat | 15 g | 75% | ||
Total Trans Fatty Acids | 1 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 580 Calories from Fat 320
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 36 g 55.4%
Saturated Fat 15 g 75%
Trans Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 95 mg 31.7%
Sodium 1120 mg 46.7%
Total Carbohydrates 36 g 12%
Dietary Fiber 3 g12%
Sugars 4 g
Protein 29 g 58%
Vitamin A 60% Vitamin C 10%
Calcium 35% Iron 25%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 500
Protein 30 g | Carbs 33 g | Fat 27 g
Per Serving | Calories 424
Protein 14.7 g | Carbs 38.1 g | Fat 23.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 360
Protein 20 g | Carbs 35 g | Fat 15 g
Per Serving | Calories 770
Protein 52 g | Carbs 35 g | Fat 46 g
Per Serving | Calories 350
Protein 10 g | Carbs 35 g | Fat 18 g
Per Serving | Calories 80
Protein 3 g | Carbs 12 g | Fat 2.5 g
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Protein 2 g | Carbs 14 g | Fat 7 g
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Protein 6 g | Carbs 51 g | Fat 29 g